Spring burglary prevention:

Spring burglary prevention:

Dear Resident

Spring burglary prevention: Seven tips to protect your home.

With the sun making a welcome early appearance, Northamptonshire Police is sharing advice to prevent people becoming victims of opportunistic burglars.

Statistics show that more than a quarter of summer burglaries happen when people leave keys in locks or within reach of open windows, doors unlocked, or windows ajar when they leave the room or go out.

While the only person to blame for a burglary is the burglar themselves, we’re sharing seven tips that everyone can use to prevent themselves from being a victim of burglary this spring.

Burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables. A sure giveaway is leaving packaging from expensive items outside your front door

Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit

Burglars are aware of the times when someone is expected to be away from their house such as during the school run or holidays. Don’t advertise that you are going to be away on social media

Burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they see crime prevention technology like CCTV cameras or video doorbells, they are more likely to move on

Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not that secure and contain tools which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry to a home. Make sure they’re locked and nothing of significant value is inside them

If you want to leave windows open while you sleep, fit window restrictors so they cannot be fully opened, or make sure they are not large enough to allow access to a burglar.

Ensure that all barbecue and garden equipment and tools are securely locked up in a shed and out of sight. Tools can be used by the potential offender to break in to your home.

Crime prevention team leader Carole Jones said: “While we all love some good weather, unfortunately some burglars love it even more and take advantage of unlocked doors and windows to commit crimes.

“These kinds of offences are preventable but no less distressing for victims, who have to deal with the loss of their possessions and also the emotional impact of a burglary.

“By keeping your home secure during warm weather, you’ll be helping to persuade a burglar that getting in will be too much like hard work, so we’re encouraging everyone to follow our seven tips to prevent letting a burglar in to help themselves – always lock up to keep your home and valuables safe.”

Regards

C7032 Stephen SANGSTER.

Police Community Support Officer

Daventry Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Tel: 101

Mobile: 07557778027

Email: stephen.sangster@northants.police.uk

Address: Daventry Police Station, New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BS.

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